SOLUTION: A number divided by four is the same as fifteen less than the number

SOLUTION: A number divided by four is the same as fifteen less than the number

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Question 157318: A number divided by four is the same as fifteen less than the number
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A number divided by four is the same as fifteen less than the number
Solution:
Let the number =x
Number divided by 4=x/4
15 less then the number=15-x
According to the given condition both are equal
x/4=15-x
x=4(15-x)
x=60-4x
x+4x=60
5x=60
x=60/5
x=12
Answer: The number is 12

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